Two Young Brothers Killed in Los Angeles Shooting as Father Survives, Police Investigate

A heartbreaking shooting in Los Angeles has left two young children dead and a man believed to be their father hospitalized under police custody.

The shooting happened shortly before 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, near the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Catalina Street in the city’s Pico-Union neighborhood, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Authorities said three people were found suffering from gunshot wounds. The children were rushed to nearby hospitals, where they were pronounced dead. The adult male also suffered gunshot wounds and survived.

Investigators believe the man shot the children before turning the weapon on himself. He remains hospitalized, and police have not publicly confirmed all details surrounding his condition or the events leading up to the shooting.

Early reports described the children as a 10-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy. Later reports from local news outlets identified both victims as boys, with some differences in their reported ages. Authorities have not publicly released their names.

The incident occurred in broad daylight, near Loyola High School. A passenger on a Metro bus reportedly witnessed the shooting and tried to alert others. Metro confirmed that investigators requested footage from a bus that was passing through the area and may have recorded evidence.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths, including the relationship between the children and the suspected shooter. Although he is believed to be their father, officials have not publicly confirmed every detail of the family’s situation.

Authorities said there was no continuing threat to the wider community. No additional suspects were being sought as the investigation continued.

The tragedy has left a neighborhood searching for answers about how such a devastating event could unfold in a public place. For now, investigators are working to establish a clear timeline and determine what led to the shooting.

Source: PEOPLE

Additional sources: CBS Los Angeles and FOX 11 Los Angeles